Vivian Maier
She took photos because it was something she had to do, because creativity flowed out of her and became her way of life. Because she had something to say.
Another Verse for Teachers
O teachers! my teachers! your fearful year’s begun.
To Clean Out a Room
I don’t like change, and I am an anxious person. Nice to meet you.
Four Meals with Strangers
Danke, Louise. Obrigada, João. Merci, Jess. Gracias, Vera.
The Queer Christian (?) Book™
There is the queer Christian story. And then there are the rest of us.
Harry Potter and the Humanist Podcast
If I really believe that the Bible was inspired by the creator of the universe, it should be much easier to find that trust than it is with a series of young adult fantasy novels finished a decade ago.
An Ode to Trader Joe’s
You’ll know you’re getting close to the cashiers when someone tells you to go to the yellow cheese, the red pepper or the green grapes.
A Laughable Mistake
We welcomed the hilarity of our mistake, the unknowns of adventure, and the opportunity to give ourselves grace.
A Thousand Points of Light? When National Service Isn’t in the Budget
Taken as a whole, AmeriCorps VISTA is the lifeblood of nonprofit social service programs in this country, utilizing the interest and availability of young people for the greater good.
Sorry, Mary Oliver
The last thing I want to read about is another long and beautiful and solitary walk.
